The eight-book Draw Write Now series has step-by-step drawing instruction and short sentences for writing practice. Each book is a complete unit study for exploring history, geography, natural science, and social studies. See the Table of Contents of each book in the series.The lessons are flexible and easy enough for children to use independently or as a fun family activity. The series has received numerous awards for its value in the home as well as in the classroom.
“Draw Write Now books are awesome. They're
the coolest drawing books. I really enjoy them.”
— Caleb N., 8 years old “Draw Write Now covers a broad range of subjects
and is easily integrated into existing curriculum.
It has greatly enhanced my thematic units . . . and
my students absolutely love doing these lessons.” — Kayte, 1st / 2nd Grade Teacher
Are the books available in cursive writing? The handwriting practice sentences are shown only in the manuscript style. However, the lessons may be used with any style — the child or teacher simply transposes the letters to the selected handwriting style, or you may want to purchase StartWrite software to transpose the sentences. Keep in mind, it isn't difficult to show a child how to form letters — the challenge is motivating them to practice carefully and regularly. The short, simple sentences shown in the books relate to the subject drawn, allowing the child to focus on developing their handwriting skills. See WRITE.
If you are buying the book as a gift, a good rule of thumb is . . . Get BOOK 1 for a child who is six years-old or younger and any child who is unsure of their drawing skills. We like to see most children start in Book 1.
Get BOOK 6 for a child who already enjoys drawing or is nine years-old or older.
Get 1 and 6, if you are unsure! Both books are appealing and hugely popular.
Even better, get all eight in the Boxed Set!
What is the recommended age range? Draw Write Now was created for the primary grades, ages 5 to 9, but the lessons are used by preschools, multi-age classes, homeschools and upper elementary classes. Four year-olds and 12 year-olds enjoy the series, and enjoy doing the lessons together!
Can we start with Book 4? The books are numbered 1 through 8, but may be used in any order. The numbers — Book 1, Book 2, Book 3, etc. — do NOT relate to grade level. Book 1 has the easiest lessons. If a child is confident with their drawing skills, they can start in any of the books. Download and print a list of the books along with the bird lesson from Book 1: (bird.bw.pdf, size 936 kb)
Are the books consumable? Books 1 - 8 are NOT workbooks.
The Draw Write Now series becomes
a part of your home or classroom library,
to be used many times. Children draw and write
on their own paper or may draw and write in the Draw Write Now Workbooks (blank books).
How many lessons and pages? Each book has 21 lessons, along with three sections with recommended book lists and art instruction tips. The 64-page books are soft-cover and printed on quality paper.
Draw Write Now is available at teacher-parent stores, homeschool suppliers, bookstores and this website. Retailers, please contact our publisher, Barker Creek Publishing, Inc, at 1-800-692-5833.
